Behind the Waterfall

From the music video album Natural States. Music by David Lanz and Paul Speer. Directed by Jan Nickman.

[@rw2993]

I've been looking for this song for 20+ years - my cousin pushed a button and had it in seconds. Thank you cousin and thank you Paul.

[@raven69david]

I had first heard this song at Walt Disney World at Epcot and almost immediately fell in love with it. Then a few weeks later, we were at Sea World San Antonio and heard it being played around the Coral Reef exhibit. My 4 year old daughter recognized it and said "Daddy that's the Epcot" song. From that point I started to search for it. One day it played on Disney internet radio and captured the name through Shazam. Thank you for such a beautiful song. My daughter and I always listen to it.

[@jimcates2521]

Indeed......one of my favorite songs that Disney adopted for use at the large fountain at Epcot.

[@Synthonica_the_groovebot]

Was it in the wonders of life pavilion?

[@raven1969david]

@@Synthonica_the_groovebot yes

[@jamesahose]

your daughter is all grown up now lovely story thank you

[@gmeaux]

I worked at the Disney/MGM Studios at WDW, on the back stage tour. This song played all the time in the background. At night we’d have to walk through the tour to close down and this song was always there. I have been looking for it since 1990!

[@t.p.0104]

I finally found this song! This song makes me feel safe💕💕💕2023

[@hazelaldaba7766]

My Dad told me not to forget the title "Behind the Waterfall". If I could describe him with music, this song is my Dad. Thank you for this wonderful gift.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You are welcome and thank you for sharing this with us. 😍

[@keng6621]

This is one of the most wonderful and beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. I remember hearing it for the first time while in high school in Philadelphia in 1985 and was absolutely mesmerized. I maybe heard it about 5 times since then. For many years I looked for this song and couldn't find it. I didn't know who performed it or what the name was. It killed me because I wanted to hear it again. Then about three or four years ago, I found it. I have it on my iPhone and will never lose it.

[@t.p.0104]

I feel the same way😁

[@aerozden]

10 years after your post, and about 30 years after your first listening to it, I also feel the same way.

[@keng6621]

Well it’s 2024 and this song still resonates with me. Thank you David and Paul. A masterpiece!

[@BeanBandit01]

Después de años de buscar, por fin encontré el nombre de tan bella melodía. Directo a mi lista de reproducción.

[@zairahernandez1345]

Yo también!! 🎉🎉y estoy feliz de haber encontrado está joya❤❤

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Sorry to say we did only one big tour back in the early 1990s and though we are still good friends, no longer collaborate. Check out the Behind the Waterfall/ Desert Rain medley here. Live in Mexico City on the Bridge of Dreams tour. David tours regularly but I don't. However, I have been considering doing some live internet concerts broadcasting from my studio.

[@JennzOrs]

These narada albums are my childhood. My dad and I listened to them while cleaning every weekend. Thank you SO much for your contributions. Much love from California/Nevada.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

@@JennzOrs Thanks for sharing your experiences with our music. David and I appreciate it.

[@ivorwm2291]

I really wish you could. I loved this song so much. I listened to The Wave in Los Angeles when I lived there. I was never able to write down your name. I finally heard you on Pandora. This music lifts me up and I feel like I'm floating around the Universe and at the end, I'm gently laid back down to sleep. Thank you so much!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

@@ivorwm2291 You're welcome and thanks for posting, Ivor. The Wave was a terrific station. This tune was included in their first sampler. I think I still have that CD.

[@joeycanseco5507]

Still listening to this beautiful song after almost 30 years.

[@francocolinzeferino]

Les estoy eternamente agradecido, su música es parte de la mejor época de mi vida. Saludos desde Mexico.

[@tanyatarnish2275]

I have been looking for this all my life. Thank you so much. It's difficult to find music with no lyrics, and this just makes me cry from happiness. 😭

[@pattisapu]

I grew up with this music. First time I've heard it in many years. Almost brought a tear to my eye.

[@vergolophus]

I've heard this song all my life. Once in an airplane, another in Disney World, in a mall.... I've searched for this song ever since I was eight. I'm so glad to find it now.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

***** Thanks for commenting. Yeah, this tune really gets around and though the CDs are out of print, Behind the Waterfall and the rest of the album Natural States is available in many digital stores.

[@vergolophus]

Paul Speer And thanks for creating this! I'll be sure to support you since I really do consider this the lost song of my childhood!

[@MisterMister5893]

This is a truly wonderful and life changing song; one that has helped shaped my entire way of listening to music. It was one of the first identifiable songs coming out of the radio that I heard as a child back in the 80's when I learned to appreciate music even before I knew what music instruments were. You could say my listening habits were rather different from my peers. If I had to list 3 songs that I could take with me on a desert island, it would be this, Kenny G's Songbird and Joe Jackson's Stepping Out. Thank you so much, I am indebted to you and Mr. Lanz for this.

[@LadyMelkor]

Recuerdo escuchar esta canción cuanto tenia 5-6 años, mi papá la escuchaba y yo recuerdo sentirme triste con ella, otro día me sentia feliz al escucharla... hoy me llena de muy lindos recuerdos este maravilloso tema musical.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Muchas gracias, Cecilia.

[@YoRicardoAN]

Wooooooooooooooooow finally I found it! I can see my father´s eyes trough this sound!!!

[@hilarioymondragon6035]

Nice...!

[@codyd7841]

Nicely

[@johnbriggs2231]

Tomorrowland! So many childhood memories. Lovely melody, too.

[@corleone5382]

iv listen to this music when i was 10 yrs young, now im 46. it been a long time...

[@josephfloresmartizano1770]

Im 50 yrs old now, God bless to us still listen to this song 💞💞💞🙏

[@cesardelgadolopez4762]

One of the most beaitiful songs all over the times...

[@ArturoAyala]

Me uno a todos los anteriores comentarios, donde identificamos viejos buenos años de nuestra vida, sin reconocer donde fue la primer vez que escuchamos esta armonia... la paz e inspiración que mezcla la música la convierte en una pieza excelsa.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Muchas gracias, Arturo.

[@APRINCESSTALE]

Desde niño amé esta cancion, realmente me hizó inspirar sobre muchas escenas de mis primeras historietas, en ese entonces tendría 14 o 15 años cuando tenía esta cancion grabada en mis primeros casettes grabables y no me cansaba de escucharla, pues la fuerte carga espiritual que me transmitía era de una belleza indescriptible, serian insuficientes todas las palabras del mundo para poder explicar el sentimiento transmitido. Gracias por la musica.

[@demoasim]

Epcot's Wonders of Life had to have the BEST area music ever.

[@atimtambaby]

Please tell me it wasn't 30 years ago that I first fell in love with this tune...it can't be because I'm only 29.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Haha. We released it in 1985 so it is now 33 years old.

[@atimtambaby]

And we are STILL only 29! Thanks for the note...first hear it on a little station in Louisville, KY that played smooth jazz for 3-4 hours/weeknight. Bought a lot of music through that station including Natural States...still have the CD

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Best to hang on to that CD as they have been out of print for some time now. Of course, downloads are available. Narada released that on vinyl as well and those have become pretty rare.

[@atimtambaby]

"They'd have to pry it out of my cold dead hands." (First and last time I have quoted Charlton Heston) :-))

[@atimtambaby]

Paul, There's a guy who has a an all-instrumental jazz show and podcast, from London, Rod Lucas..."Best Smooth Jazz." He's kind of quirky and may not think yours is jazz enough for his show, but it might be a way to promote your music a bit. He plays a very eclectic mix. What with no jazz radio stations his is one of the few ways to get introduced to artists one is unaware of. BTW, do you tour still? Get to Atlanta?

[@zairahernandez1345]

Busqué por tantos años esta melodía y por fin sin buscarla la encontré!! Gracias por regalarnos esta bella obra de arte para mis oídos. Desde pequeña siempre quise saber cómo se llamaba la melodía. Me llevaba a lugares que jamás conocí, en ese mundo de encierro en el que vivía está musica era paz para mí alma❤

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Hola Zaira. Estamos muy contentos de que hayas encontrado nuestra música y apreciamos tus maravillosos comentarios. 🎹❤🎶

[@user-um3fp7xj3i]

子供の時に何度か聞いており素敵な曲だと思っていました。20代、遊びに行った東京ディズニーランドのバックミュージックでかかっており、店員さんに曲名を調べてもらったけどわからず…40代になってやっと辿り着きました！ありがとう！嬉しいです！日本🇯🇵より愛を込めて❤️

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

ジェイク、あなたの考えを共有してくれてありがとう。 デビッドと私は感謝しています。

[@tonysc7610]

Loved this since the late 80's when I first heard it on a radio station in Western North Carolina. I always listen to music like this when riding in the mountains of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. The two together are truly spiritual.

[@MisterMister5893]

Same for me. I believe I first heard it on a local radio show called 'Lovers and Other Strangers' where they played it on regular rotation. This and songs like Kenny G's Songbird were very much the staple romantic tunes in the late 80's, early 90's.

[@enriquegarciabautista8671]

Amazing! Sweet memories. Thanks ❤

[@boywonder0319]

I used to play this song on the radio when I was a DJ at an easy listening station back in the early 90's.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

David and I thank you for the airplay, Steve.

[@andersonpanidar9913]

When the first time I hear this instrumental music I am still in my teenage years and now I'm 50 I still like hearing this music over and over , I feel like in heaven, very relaxing

[@mintymations2034]

This music really made the wonders of life pavilion at epcot feel so much more human than it already was

[@martinhunzon6626]

It's a amazing after all this years still feeling the same pleasure that provides this masterwork, more than 30 years from then and still feels good to hear it and view it. Thank you Paul, thank you David

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You are very welcome, Martin. We're grateful our music has endured so long.

[@mev186]

This has always been one of my personal favorites. It brings me such inner peace when i listen to it. No matter how stressful things get, this song always makes everything alright again :) Thank you, so much for this beautiful music!

[@josephbenne8686]

This music/instrumental has and remains one of my favorites in the "new age" genre.Very soothing and relaxing and a kind of happy/uplifting song for this category...

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks for your kind words, Joseph.

[@josephbenne8686]

You are quite welcome Paul. What are you doing at this point in time?Are you still active with music composition/playing? I see you actually take time to view and check out your KZbin post... do you see or talk much with David? Health and Blessings...

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

I'm still making music...there is more recent material on my youtube channel. David moved to Cyprus and loves it there so I don't see him much these days. We stay in touch via email and facebook.

[@cashflowglo7262]

You said It. One of my all time favorites ! It did not IMO , get enough recognition back in the day. It truly is beautiful…it Moves My Heart.

[@josephbenne3798]

@@cashflowglo7262 You are correct... IMO regarding the recognition factor... this song/video should have 5.77 million view instead of 577K! BTW, you have a lovely smile... :-) Health, Joy, Peace and Blessings to you...

[@RyanKCR]

In the late 80's when I was in high school, I had clock radio set to a station that played soft music to wake up to. This track was played a lot and was one of my favorites. Took me a few years to learn what it was and who did it. Thanks for wonderful music to wake up to.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You're welcome, Ryan. And thank you for commenting.

[@marcoscarrillo8469]

Esta fué la primera melodía que escuche de estos talentosos músicos, han pasado 30 años y sigo escuchándola.

[@marcoscarrillo8469]

Y así seguiré hasta mi último día.

[@rodrigoc5493]

Haunting melody that brings back many joyful moments and sentiments. If I had to pick a tune for my childhood memories, this would be it. Makes me feel happy and nostalgic big time. Sometimes music can heal your soul and this is the best example. Thank you.

[@Altairesrider]

We need this on a ten hour loop or something.

[@RyanUybengkee]

Hello Paul, i listened to this song a million times when i was still young, and i still listen to it now. This is one of the best music pieces i have ever heard. Simple. Natural. Thank you for sharing this music.

[@charibarker4020]

oh wow I am just like you, I remember listening to this late at night trying to fall asleep on my radio. I have looked for this song since 1986; I always wanted to learn this piece on my flute but never could find the sheet music for it. maybe one day I will just pick it up. Thank you for posting this piece, i have some wonderful memories with this piece.

[@ShapeleszCreature]

I use to watch these as a kid. My dad had them on VHS I'm so glad to find them here. Thanks!

[@maryamaishaarceo3389]

This a very intriguing masterpiece in music...it's all about God's creation, reminding us how special we all are...with talents and abilities provided, we can only be thankful to our creator...I've been hearing this when i was still little kid and i have been looking for this for so long now...we can use it in Documentaries and some voice over productions...but really am pretty amazed with this...when I became a radio DJ myself, I never get the chance to play this...

[@lisalil]

Loved this since it came out in what,85? Used to use it to put my daughter asleep when she was a baby, just played it over and over, love it...thank you!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

lisalil You are correct. We released the Natural States album in 1985. Glad to know you have enjoyed it for so long.

[@alejandrogp6576]

I wonder if your daughter remembers it, and what kind of feelings it'll bring back.

[@Vallia_]

This song is so relaxing to me. I remember listening to this on some radio. Memories…

[@myldretvazquez5220]

I like it so much that it makes me cry!!!

[@M-J-B]

Just wish I could be there and hear this. Beautiful

[@fernandagomez762]

Desde que tengo memoria escucho esa canción y me llenaba de alegría bailaba con ella daría todo por regresar el tiempo y ser niña ahora que la escucho me lleno de tristeza

[@danielzuniga2744]

Tienes razon... Hoy en dia como esta este mundo, parese ser lo mas sensato volver en el tiempo y recordar no solo la musica, si no tambien tantos momentos de paz que hoy ya no existen.

[@MORGANNAW8974]

Natural States is one of my favourites albums. 20 years ago I watched this video. This song has a speecial "magic"; when you are stressed, it makes you relax, it makes you want to "fly" there.... to feel the breeze, watch the streght and beauty of the waterfall. Thank you Paul for remember this moment! God Bless You!

[@brubags]

Sublime...so soothing to the soul. I've loved this piece since the '80s. I just need to close my eyes when listening to it and I am transported to another state beyond words. Awesome tune!

[@brettthomas7038]

June 17th, 1989, in a Wal-Mart in Sun City Center Florida, right outside of Ruskin. I heard this on the PA and went up to the electronics register to ask what it was. About a year later, exactly, I purchased the cassette tape in Atlantic City.

[@joseguzman6542]

Impresiona la armonía de los sonidos. Es una canción con mucha imaginación

[@OnlyOneKenobi]

A massively underrated piece of music! ! By that i mean it should be considered one of the best instrumentals of ALL time! Beautiful! ! 💙💙💙☺😊 First heard it most definitely at WDW but also even at Seaworld in Shamu Stadium before a show! ☺

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks for the props, Mr Kenobi. Actually, BTW has been hugely successful for us. Almost 500K plays on my channel alone not to mention the dozens of other channels variations of it have been posted.

[@burtonpierre417]

I remember coming across this on the Galaxy channel on Shaw back in 2002

[@surferphilipiansG3745]

oh childhood memories ... why can't I detach from you .... I just love everything in this video . This piece is just extrasuper beautiful !! Thank you so much .

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

We appreciate you taking the time to share your love.

[@surferphilipiansG3745]

@@PaulSpeerMusic Thank you Paul .

[@Ericel59]

Words cannot describe just how beautiful this work of art is. Much love has gone into it, and I thank you both for sharing it with the world. Keep up the great art of your music David and Paul. Love and light to you both.

[@miguelagarciam2217]

En Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, esta pieza se escuchaba en estaciones como Stereo Juventud 99.5FM o en programas mas especializados como Oasis de Tranquilidad en Radio Juventud 1070AM. Un disco lanzado en 1985 el cual fue mi primera compra en linea en una famosa tienda que en su logo tiene 3 tecolotes. Sin duda, el solo escucharla trae miles de recuerdos en un instante.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Gracias, Miguel. We appreciate you taking the time to comment and that our music brings back wonderful memories. 🎹 🎶 🎸

[@ReirMuchoProductions]

I went to the middle of the woods.... I played this song. I sat there peacefully, looking at nature around me. I closed my eyes... and I cried.

[@QuirkyJewels]

I heard this song on an Easy Listening station my dad was playing, and it stuck with me. Such a simple melody, but it's beautiful and peaceful and exactly what we need in 2020.

[@OneHoof]

I first heard this song at Laser Canyon Colorado and have been searching for it since 1992. I am so happy that I FINALLY found it after 28 years of searching!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Sheesh...sorry to hear it took 28 years!

[@JasonWardStudios]

Ever since I heard this on the radio when I was a kid I have loved it! One of the most amazing new age scores I have ever heard, it is frequently found on my playlists.

[@uldaricomejorada9522]

I really love this instrumental music.. i first heard it when I was in high school many decades ago. Listening to it brings back good memories..

[@carlkoepp1112]

This and many other pieces were on a Natural States cassette tape I had years ago. I played it while on vacation at Lake Cushman, Washington State, wore it out then lost track of this music. Thank gawd for the internet and KZbin for reuniting me with this most beloved music.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks for commenting, Carl. CDs and DVDs are out of print though they do show up used on ebay and Amazon. The music is available in many online stores.

[@carlkoepp1112]

Thank you, Paul. :-)

[@renedurias2594]

i always wanted to comment on this video everytime i watch and listen to this song. for the information of everybody this is probably one of my best song i ever listened.

[@Pedritoelrescatador]

He venido buscando esta cancion por años

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Me alegra que lo hayas encontrado aquí.

[@oscaracosta9289]

X2

[@Pedritoelrescatador]

@@PaulSpeerMusic Can you please tell us more about this song? I would love to hear the background context that led to this masterpiece

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

@@Pedritoelrescatador This is how all the pieces were created. Nickman shoots and does a rough edit, gives it to me and David, we create the music, give the final mix back to Nickman, and he does the final edit. Thanks for asking.

[@afroditee31]

I remember hearing this song when I was a little kid (80s), and I've remembered the melody since then. I've always looked for this song, but had no idea who performed it. What a great song. It reminds me of some really sweet times. How nice to find it here. Thank you so much for posting!!! Was this song ever in a movie?

[@wesleyhardeniv8303]

Did you hear it in Tomorrowland at Disney World? This was part of the Tomorrowland bgm loop.

[@ficklekitty2169]

@@wesleyhardeniv8303 No, unfortunately, I never went to Disney World. Thank you for trying to help me place the song. :)

[@russIsWriting]

I heard this song when I was a little kid too. My 5th grade teacher would give us study time and play music. I've had this song in the back of my mind until this day.

[@Himanboy]

I’m pretty sure there was a movie called behind the waterfall that has this song

[@ribpaie]

Une Musique qui restera I HOPE thanks for posting

[@bluv6430]

This song and all the compilations of David Lanz and Paul Speer have helped me in my recovery from a catastrophic Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, from being shot twice in the head back in 1984. These songs truly helped me in brainwave mellowness type stuff. I clawed my way back from the brink of Death. This song and the entire NATURAL STATES CD/Tape is magical.

[@pearldiver610]

I've been searching for this one! The search is over...I am at peace...

[@compxci]

Wish I could wake up every morning and see this! I would have my windows cracked open so I could here the waters, oh how therapeutic!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks for your comment. David has several piano songbooks available from his website. I am amazed at all the pianists who have posted videos on youtube playing his music.

[@user-hn9ll1ze7y]

I remember my teenage life when I hear this song this is Norman espina Alducente .....

[@Blakester526]

This is one of my ALL TIME favorites!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Blake. Appreciate it.

[@victorribeiro6089]

Somebody hearing this wonderful song in 2021? 🤔 I just love this song! ❤👏🏻 The BEST song EVER! 😍👏🏻 Greetings from Brazil, Paul Speer! 🙏🏻 🇧🇷 🙂 🙌🏻

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Obrigado por suas amáveis palavras, Victor. 🎼 🎹 🎶 🎸 🎧 🤩

[@victorribeiro6089]

@@PaulSpeerMusic, you're welcome! 🙏🏻👍🏻🙂❤ This song bring peace to my soul! 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤ I LOVE it! ❤😭

[@EddySoeparmin]

This is one of my favorite New Age song which I first heard it back in the early 80's and now 2017 still love it!!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thanks, Eddy! A long life this tune has...

[@DuroSamples]

This Still gets me after 30 years... Every note I was able to hum after so long. Priceless. I actually programmed a patch for my Retrologue 2 Synth that sounds like that classic Yamaha DX harp or whatever it was.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Salvador - Hard to believe it has been that long. Yes, that patch is indeed the DX 7 Celtic Harp. We also used it on Desert Rain. Thanks for commenting and subbing.

[@DuroSamples]

Nah, thank You! Desert Rain - Behind The Waterfall - Rain Forest are my Favorites. You Guys did an Excellent job.

[@TransistorBased]

Paul Speer I can totally hear it now. FM is really fantastic in its capabilities

[@macstar2010]

one of my favourites from the "landscape channel" days

[@mziqbal2003]

Paul it is beautiful, sweet and lovely composition. Video is an excellent one too. Thank you ☺💒💞

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You are certainly welcome, Muhammad. Thanks for taking the time to post here.

[@mziqbal2003]

@@PaulSpeerMusic it is my pleasure. The musical video is extremely lovely. Keep up the good work. God Bless you and people around you ☺ 💒👌

[@justinwolander194]

This song started playing when I had my first sip of beer ever.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

And that act took you down the road to one last shot...

[@dafnemares7125]

Acabo de encontrar esta canción, la tenía guardada en mi memoria y no podía tararearla porque no recordaba exactamente cómo sonaba... Ayer que la descubrí accidentalmente en Spotify sentí cómo mi corazón la recordó: era niña y viajaba de madrugada con mi familia, mis papás ponían esta canción en el radio del carro, ésta canción me recuerda a ellos. Ahora siento tanta felicidad, es una pieza que faltaba en mi corazón y que ahora disfruto con toda el alma.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Beautiful. Thank you. 🎹🎶🎸🤩

[@1972marfil]

Son las 5 de la mañana y escuché está canción en Spotify y automáticamente me desperté tenía más de 20 años buscándola 😢 se me llenaron los ojos de lágrimas por qué me recuerda a momentos de mi infancia muy hermosos dónde éramos muy felices talvez con muchas carencias pero con una libertad y una inocencia que ya no existen pero gracias a esta melodía me regresa a esos tiempos y cerrando los ojos me puedo regresar ahí en esos lapsos de tiempo de felicidad 😊😊😊😊 gracias

[@ystout11]

This song was playing at a restaurant my husband and I were enjoying many years ago. I literally had to interrupt our meal and go find out the song's name so I could buy it as soon as we got home. I must have played it a thousand times before my CD player broke. I am so happy to find it here and listen to it again!

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

I hope you decided to replace your CD player. FYI, CDs are out of print but can often be found on ebay or amazon.

[@bandypaul]

i love this tune...early 90's ? thanks so much for the music paul...

[@JRoca79]

yesterday i listen this song! suddenly remember the song of TVE (Television Española) weather information during many years! is a really beautiful song! After so many years..nice to hear this song .David Lanz is GREAT.

[@winterrobinson403]

Listening to Wonders of Life brought me here. You sir did an amazing job with the song this is my favorite out of the entire epcot Loop . It feels kinda sad but somehow happy all at once.

[@monafrancesa]

Long time looking for it... wonderful

[@luisnavarro1347]

thank you Paul Speer for your músic, this álbum changed my life since i was a child. sorry my English, from Guadalajara México, i Salute you.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Muchas gracias, Luis. :)

[@jhguthlac]

I played this song on the radio back in the early 90's. A listener had turned me on to it & loaned it to me to put on the air. I have since bought three copies of it, just so I will always have it around! I am so glad it is on You Tube!

[@CalebTrimblify]

My brother and I would play this video album ever night when we were younger. We'd dim the screen on our tv, and left it just bright enough to see the shapes of the natural states. We'd fall asleep every night to these beautiful tracks; it's definitely one of my favorite memories. Thanks for that.

[@compxci]

I remember this song, I first heard it back around 1991, liked it ever since and it reminds me of a close friend I knew that died of a blood infection, but I know she's in a better place. In addition, the waterfall at 2:55 first reminded me of Rainbow Falls, Hilo, HI. But that is much larger than R/F. Thanks so much for this track, when I want to be cheered up, I listen too it.

[@codyd7841]

This is a great song

[@JuanBautista-fx3rh]

You Sir MARKED my life with this INCREDIBLE theme.... thank you Sir.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You're very welcome.

[@LadyLakeMusic]

Recently met David on FB via my friend DJ Dave Davis!! How exciting!! Cindy/ LadyLake Music 🦋💐💙🌸🌈🌷🍀 Sharing on socials!!

[@mukuwatanabe3265]

"The footsteps of spring" is the impression I receive from this music. I love it.

[@RobeccaDreamfinder]

I always think of Wonders of Life from EPCOT when I here this song.

[@locutus625]

I'm pretty sure this was also played in Magic Kingdom / Tomorrowland Transit Authority background music

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

You're welcome, Afroditee. To my knowledge, the piece has not been licensed for a movie. However, Disney Epcot Center uses it and many who have posted here, heard it there. Thanks for your comments.

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

Este tema marco mi vida en 1988 me inicie en el New Age con maestros como VANGELIS, DAVID LANZ, KITARO, ANDRES VOLLENVEIDER, YANNI

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Gracias por publicar, Enrique. Lo apreciamos.

[@enriquetellezgiron896]

Gracias Pablito, saludos desde México CDMX Espero vengan pronto otra ves al Teatro Metropolitan.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

That would be fantastic.

[@acabblm64]

This brings back memories of my first job at Walt Disney World at the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground (now defunct). This music, along with a few other similar pieces, were part of the loop there. This was back in 2006. Simpler times.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Matthew - Thanks for taking the time to post. I have never been to Disney World but there are lots of comments here from people who heard it there for the first time. I think that is really cool.

[@LouiePlaysDrums]

This sure brings back memories for me. Back in 1987-88, this song was played regularly on 94.7 THE WAVE in Southern California. Around the same time, I saw David Lanz in concert twice and he performed this piece solo on the piano in a medley with "Desert Rain". It was great. Thanks for bringing back some great memories. This is still great music 20-plus years later.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

I appreciate all your kind words. Thanks for commenting.

[@rsinclair689]

Wow, this accentuates the amazement (to me) in the mythical silicon valley. Stayed with me all the years I spent there :-)

[@ciriacolaraguzman3568]

Esta musica la escuchaba en la estaion 6: 20 misica que llego para quedarse, maravillosamente

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Gracias.

[@richardrau8701]

Most importantly, thank you for your great music...it touches the heavens and is very inspiring and peaceful...

[@maxperez5092]

sorry, just can not find the words to describe how I enjoy your music. my goodness, I just can not find the words

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

Thank you, Max.

[@PikaYonzon]

reminds me of my childhood... we used to hear this when we wake up. my father is an audiophile... Thank God.

[@drwinston]

This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs I know and like the masterpiece it is it is so evocative. To date this might be the best video and song pairing to be found to best present it and believe me-- I've looked. I guess my only wish would be to recreate this in high-def. The song deserves a crystal clear video that matches the brightness of the sound. Honestly I'd love to see a portion of the video actually use a camera that captures the view from inside and especially behind a waterfall as it tumbles down from up high and then down at the base where the water would be like a raging swirling cauldron. Until then, this beautiful video will do nicely. Kudos to you and your partner, Mr. Speer. Thank you for sharing your visions and your passions with us.

[@PaulSpeerMusic]

I agree about the quality and it is unlikely this will ever be re-shot. This was 16mm film in 1985 and we did the best we could with the tools available.